While Chardonnay has been hailed as the next great grape in Oregon there is no clear consensus on what an Oregon Chardonnay should taste like. Should there even be an “Oregon style”?

How did it become the one grape that Oregon was known for? The answer might surprise you.

The Prohibition had destroyed a burgeoning wine industry. In the 1960s, we have what is considered the establishment of the modern Oregon wine industry. How did it happen? Was it all about finding a home for Pinot Noir? The answer may surprise you.

Did you know that the history of grape planting in Oregon extends way back into the 19th century. Who was it? What were they planting? And what happened in 1916 that brought all this excitement to a halt?

It’s often touted that the reason why Oregon’s Pinot Noirs are so damn good is because of something called the 45th parallel. But is it true?

Is Chardonnay really an “alternate” Oregon variety?

Southern Oregon’s claim to fame (their diversity!) is both an exciting appeal and a major drawback for Southern Oregon’s wine industry.

Let’s play a game. Let’s pretend that Oregon’s fame as a preeminent Pinot Noir producer is based on a falsehood—that it’s largely the wrong grape to grow here.